P3.1 Telescope control – sending preset

• Phase : 3
• Status : Draft
• Category : Nighttime testing (functionality and operability) (C4)
• Recurrence : once at commissioning
• Duration : 30 mins

Description

• Preset of a bright enough on-axis star is sent to the telescope for verifying the communication to TCS, nighttime collimation model for SHARK-NIR, and the pointing accuracy.

Prerequisites

• Atmospheric conditions: should be able to see bight stars on the sky (preferably close to zenith?).
• Authorize SHARK-NIR on the SX side.

Procedure

• Send preset to the telescope from SHARK-NIR computer/system.
• Check for the position of the star at the SCICAM. If needed, correct the offset to increase the pointing accuracy and record the new nighttime collimation model for the instrument.

Success criteria

• Successful in sending preset to the telescope and therefore the communication with LBT TCS.

Notes LBTO support

• Presence of John Hill usually helps while collimating for the first time.

Associated SHARK-NIR personnel

Date performed and by whom